Falme D – Mission

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Falmé D wields witty words as a weapon with new EP ‘MottoMan 

LOS ANGELES, CA – You’ve heard the saying, “The pen is mightier than the sword,” but for West Coast artist Falmé D, his pen is his sword. And he wields that weapon with expert precision on his new EP “MottoMan,” which is currently available across all digital platforms. The project features three standout singles that explore some of the experiences of his past and how those moments helped from him into the man he is today. They also serve as inspirational messages to the masses to help people embrace their natural gifts, talents and abilities to accomplish the dreams they want to chase in their lives. 

The EP starts with “Sensei,” a bold song that gives fans a lot of quotable lyrics filled with real talk. Take the hook, for instance, which says, Falmé D the king … never mind, call me young sensei.” It’s a catchy hook that speaks on his goals and his past and the things he’s been through, and uses that as a spur to be a better man in the future.  

The second track is “Fly,” which is more of an up-tempo groove that talks about wanting to take off and fly and be in the sky and have no worries or doubts in life. This leads into the final track, “Mission,” which is also the inspiration for the EP’s cover art, which was drawn by Falmé D’s good friend Levi 

“It’s a song about how far we’ve come and how I always say I’m on a mission,” he said. “That’s what I’m all about. I’m faith-forward and on a mission. This song captures that and wraps up everything I’ve been saying for the past four or five years and shows that what I said I was going to do, I actually accomplished.” 

Falmé D has been making music since his early teenage years. His mother was a singer who loved the Oldies, and his father was into hip-hop, which led to a diverse and eclectic range of musical interests for Falmé D. As such, his palette is a little different than one might expect from a hip-hop artist today. His voice and his flows aren’t like anyone else in the business. The beats he chooses and uses aren’t like anyone else. He prides himself on that, and has worked hard over the years to hone his craft and create something that is truly original.  

“I hope my music is known for being unique and standing the test of time,” he said. “I go back and listen to the music I’ve dropped over the years, and a lot of it I know will stand the test of time. People are still listening to music I dropped three or four years ago, which makes me feel good. Even with sounds changing so much, my sound is still mine and will always be that way. I’m creating and standing strong among all the other music of the world. And people who need it will get it when they need it. That’s the mission.” 

Falmé D said he has more music and videos coming in the next few months. To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BtGDDgx6yE1xtGcM7 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lVFdj8YA1BoLHzpT_yBTbT2JRjXgA789U 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mottoman_?igshid=1vx7jkwsopgau 

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe9D6FQv/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mottoman_?s=21 

Twiin Flocc Sets The Tone For The Rest of the Year with their Latest Single; 2021

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Double the bars, double the stars; Twiin Flocc have been making their way through the rap world. Their new hit single “2021” is a hit that you’ll want to keep in your daily rotation. With their exciting visuals and witty taglines Twiin Flocc are the ones to keep both eyes on. Packed with twice the high energy and charisma, Twiin Flocc are true entertainers.

Juan and John Lovelady, born in Columbus Ohio, relocated to NYC with their mother at the age of 4. Raised in a single parent household, Juan and John Lovelady, aka Twiin Flocc, had no choice but to be a crutch for one another to make life easier for their mother. Their occasional trips back and forth between Ohio and NYC birthed their music career. Twiin Floc built popularity amongst their peers and noticed how their humor and big personalities captivated those around them. They developed their idiosyncratic sound to set them apart from other Bronx rappers. In May 2020, Twiin Floc recorded and released their first single ever, “Twin Gloccs”. Their first music video shot by Benji Filmz was released just three weeks later. Their budding stardom has only just begun.

Like their influences Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Nipsey Hussle, Tupac, and Yo Gotti; Twiin Flocc are preparing for global notoriety. Their self-started label TwinFloccRecords has been gaining traction since the inception. Twiin Flocc is building an all star team with artist/ manager Mal Mero; and for marketing, branding and consulting, Scott Morris and the Evo Agency. Twiin Flocc are ready to take flight.

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Josiah Gray – Need To Know

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Masterful Production and Eclectic Genres Shine on Josiah Grey’s Debut LP (Miami) 

On his debut album, A Blessing Money Can’t Buy, Josiah Grey celebrates his struggles and how he overcame them to truly value life as a blessing money can’t buy. Grey, a native Ecuadorian, may only be 20 years old, but he’s already come up through the ranks as a DJ, producer, and artist.  

I did a lot of DJ’ing. My stepbrother used to produce so I would watch him and he taught me. I would DJ at house parties. He did bigger venues. He took a different route and did Hispanic music. I decided what I wanted to do and taught myself everything else after that,” says Grey. By middle school, he had a recording set up in his room. Later, he spent all his time after school at “YouTube University,” soaking up everything he could about production and sampling. A search for the right studio led him to House of Dreams, where he’s been perfecting the album for the past two years.  

While Grey mainly focuses on rap, his album nods toward R&B and rock music, also featuring lines delivered in Spanish. The songs on this project are just a glimpse at the other music he’s waiting to release, which reveals his greater breadth of influences. He’s an eclectic listener, citing J. Cole and Nas as rap influences on his rap and classic rock artists like Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead, and The Doors on his production, alongside The Alchemist, 9th Wonder, and Kanye West. 

“Need to Know” showcases Grey’s R&B skills. “It was about a crush I had on this girl. We had a thing and it inspired me. I talk about other situations, but mainly that one. It’s a love song but it has another meaning to it. If you listen to it, it’s about how not to get too obsessed–but just a little bit,” he says. The song’s slow groove and clear vocals highlight its introspective nature.  

Grey says, “The point-of-view of the album is me coming out as an artist. I talk about me and the album is about my struggles coming up.” “Josiah’s Journal” makes those struggles visceral. Built on a delicate guitar sample from Pink Floyd’s “Hey You,” the song quickly takes on an aggressive beat and confrontational flow. 

The album ends, appropriately, with “Odyssey’s End.” “It’s the end of a journey, wrapping up the end of everything I’ve gone through. It’s about overcoming things and finding resolution. The vibe is about overcoming. Everybody says it’s like a song they’d hear at the end of the movie when the closing credits roll,” the artist says. This track is a rock song with a rap bridge, then becomes a hybrid, all with the help of Truee K. The lyrics celebrates the self-care and self-improvement that have guided Grey, and they’re also a prayer for safe passage forward.  

A Blessing Money Can’t Buy is available on all streaming platforms.  

Album on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lovco5UHMCW23trsUsonuEq0K9bxWt_oc
 

Other streaming links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/josiahgrey/a-blessing-money-cant-buy
 

Social media: https://www.instagram.com/josiah.grey/ 

MinaCci – Invincible

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MinaCci pushes through adversity like a rose through concrete and shares journey on new EP ‘Cr3’ 

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA – Sometimes love blossoms in the most unexpected of ways. Take, for instance, two best friends. They love to be together and do everything together, and over time their relationship slowly starts to change. They start dressing their best and acting their best whenever they hang out with one another. They are the first person the other thinks of when facing difficult times. And finally, as if with a spark of inspiration, they realize they have fallen in love with one another. And that love, built with the deepest of bonds, is “Invincible.” 

That’s the message behind the new single from Canadian artist MinaCci. “Invincible” is a song that ladies will love and guys will dive into as the ultimate romantic hip-hop ballad. With a strong blend of hip-hop beats and R&B melodies, the song not only showcases MinaCci’s more soulful side, but also his diverse ability as an artist to fuse multiple sounds into something truly original. 

“I’m very into my feelings and emotions, no matter what the relationship is,” he said. “I learned how to soak all that up and put it into a song. It’s like a journal entry. I’m writing something out from my heart into my music. You hear pain and soul and struggle in my music. It’s raw and uncut. Every song you know it will mean something. I’m not just putting something together to make something fun to listen to. I have gone through things and I’m connecting with others who go through similar things.” 

“Invincible” is the first single off the forthcoming EP “Cr3,” which stands for Concrete Rose. MinaCci has already released two previous installments of the “Cr” series, and each one further explores the journey of a man who started from nothing and made something profound out of his art – just like a rose growing through the cracks of concrete. 

MinaCci said he first started a journey into music when he was a young teen who fell in love with poetry. During a difficult time in his family’s life he moved in with his cousin, who introduced him to beat-making and freestyling. When his aunt purchased him a Dollar Store microphone, he started rapping and recording some of the poems he’d written, and the rest is history.  

“I had so many burdens in my life, and music literally became my escape and kept me mentally sane,” he said. “I fell in love with the art of music – writing and putting those emotions out into the world. Today, I want to make music to touch people. When they go through something they can hear me and relate and know they aren’t the only ones going through that. If you can relate to an artist, it feels like you’re not going through something alone. So whether you’re in need of a spark or some guidance, you can turn to my music when you’re in need of something. Ultimately, I just want to change lives. If it’s possible to change even just one life, that’s what I really want to do.” 

To listen to MinaCci’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

Instagram @Loyaltiesfirst 

Spotify/Apple Music Etc – “MinaCci”  
Twitter https://twitter.com/minaccithereal

Spirit – Ocean

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Spirit uses new single ‘Ocean’ to pass along message of healing and tranquility 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Island vibes meet R&B and Soul on the light and inviting new single from singer and songwriter Spirit. “Ocean” is a slow-jam island vibe with a steel drum foundation that works perfectly as a counterpart to Spirit’s deeply moving and soulful vocals. Written as an homage to her grandparents, who passed away within a couple of weeks of each other in 2011, the song explores the feelings of sadness and nostalgia that come when mourning a loved one. With a hook that says Just don’t go to the ocean without me, Spirit weaves words that evoke a deep sense of longing while also offering an element of hope.  

“This is a song that is a tribute to my late grandparents,” Spirit said. “I do intuitive readings and my grandmother had the gift of clairvoyance that she never got to fully explore. On our last visit with them we were having a very emotional goodbye and we both had this intuitive feeling that it was the last goodbye. I even told my dad that something was different about that goodbye. My grandma went into a coma and passed away not long after that, and my grandpa died of a broken heart about two weeks later. As I was thinking through my feelings about it I was messing around on the piano and I came up with the hook and everything took off from there.” 

At a very young age Spirit began her journey performing and writing deeply soulful music, often amusing crowds with the stark contrast between her powerful tenor vocals and petite physique and speaking voice. With a wealth of handwritten songs that she said are channeled by a higher power, she began recording in professional studios at around age 14. She said she has known from birth that it is her lifelong and eternal mission to transform a lifetime of immense pain into tranquility through music. She said she wants to manifest healing musical vibrations to share with the world and to use her platform to create positive change for all.  

“I feel like I am on a mission,” she said. “I have to write down these message I get from God and pass them on in healing ways to others. I just know I have to do this before I die. I only write what I feel I’m being told to say in the world. And I’m only doing it for a good cause. I want it to be healing, uplifting, and to change some hearts that may have been hardened. I want to use my platform to create a lot of change. That’s all I want to do.” 

In addition to “Ocean,” Spirit has another single called “Back In The Day” that has been getting a lot of attention from fans all over the U.S. She’s also working on an EP that she said will be released later this year. 

To listen to Spirit’s music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links: 

SoundCloud: Ocean
YouTube: Spirit – Ocean (Official Video)
Instagram: SPIRIT � (@spiritthesinger) • Instagram photos and videos 

Coco Kimmie – Shine

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Coco Kimmie continues to ‘Shine’ with latest hit single 

VIRGINIA – In a time in the world’s history when there’s so much darkness, pain and suffering, it’s so much more important to shine a beacon of hope. That’s the message behind the latest hit single from fast-rising vocalist Coco Kimmie. “Shine” is an exploration of joy as it weaves wonderful ways of caring for each other by embracing natural gifts, talents and abilities and using those things to make the world a better place. With a vibe that’s indicate of greats like Beyonce and Lauryn Hill, Coco Kimmie’s style showcases a mastery of R&B, Hip-Hop and Gospel – and this new single is yet another shining example of how this multi-talented artist continues to deliver the hits. 

“There’s so much uncertainty right now with what’s going on in the world and what we’re all experiencing that I believe the lesson of this song is applicable to all of us,” she said. “We need to keep shining and sharing our gifts with the world and being a beacon of light in a time when we need to have hope and to give other people hope. We’re going to have trials in life – that’s part of the experience and the journey. But don’t give up. Keep trying. We all have an internal strength that we can draw upon to continue to move forward in life and encourage one another.” 

Born and raised in New Jersey, Coco Kimmie started singing as a young child in the church. She learned to play the piano by ear and was trained to play classical music as an adolescent. Her mom loved Gospel and James Brown, and her dad loved Blues and Country music, so she was exposed to several genres from an early age. When she attended college at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, she sang in the USAFA Cadet Gospel choir and recorded her first CD. She served for 21-plus years in the U.S. Air Force, and upon her retirement in 2015 was inspired to sing again by her daughter. She began singing with the Chocolate Factory Band in 2019, performing in places such as the Sunset Room National Harbor in Marlyand and some upscale private parties through Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia. After working with some other artists in the industry, Coco Kimmie eventually started working on her own music and launched her solo career at the beginning of 2021 with her first single “Keep Ya Head Up.” She’s now following that up with “Shine,” and she said there’s plenty more music planned for this year.  

“I’ve taken a different journey through life, and that journey didn’t initially focus on my creativity,” Kimmie said. “I’ve been active duty military for 21 years, but I’ve often thought about the fact that when I was younger my family would tell me I had a gift given to me by the Creator, and not to hide it but share it with the world. That came to the forefront during this whole global pandemic experience, and I drew on that as my source of strength. Singing was my saving grace during this difficult time, and now I’m jumping in with both feet and sharing it with the world. If I can inspire even one person, that’s a huge benefit to the world. There are so many people wondering when this is all gonna be over and when we can get back to some kind of normalcy. Things are going to change and there will be a new normal, but instead of focusing on that we should focus on what our purpose is and what our gifts are and sharing that with other people. Let’s help one another get through difficult times.” 

In addition to “Shine,” Coco Kimmie said she’s looking to launch another single called “Be Strong” sometime early this summer. She also has an EP called “Namaste Free All Day” that will be released later this year. 

To listen to Coco Kimmie’s music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links: 

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: 

(Artist website) 

https://cocokimmie.com/ 

(IG) 

https://instagram.com/cocokimmie 

(Twitter) 

https://twitter.com/cocokimmie1 

(Facebook) 

https://www.facebook.com/kimmoncrieffe 

(Youtube) 

https://youtube.com/channel/UCI_f3PzpQblNJBpvaOr0lEA 

[Out Now] Bo Boy 20 Releases “Dont Lie 2 Me” Video @Boboy20_

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Bo boy 20 from Cleveland Ohio hip hop artist. His unique style caters to Trap music and music for the ladies. His New single “don’t lie 2 me” will be the first single off the up and coming mixtape called “It is wat it iz” This will be his 2nd mixtape

Instagram:

@Boboy20_

Spotify link:

https://open.spotify.com/track/6shQnJjt6p6NvWb2lcw85K?si=xdgpMgvqRo-sJ-34ww_8xQ

YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/70mKD2tfxBc

Fly Jones Releases New Single “Sucka Phree”

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Fly Jones is the “face” of SkiMaskMuzik. He uses his poetic street music to paint a picture of his life. He wears a ski mask in public for safety reasons.

Over the last 3 years that he has taken music seriously, Fly Jones has done shows all over the midwest. In addition, he has been featured on various blogs such as ItsBizkit, All Hip Hop and This is 50.

Fly Jones wants to show that he was able to pave his own way, follow his own rules and still “make it.” “If you want it, work for it and achieve it. The world is at your fingertips.”-Fly Jones

His latest project, Illegal Aktivity: Chapter 2 will be released Summer 2021. “SuckaPhree,” the first single off of the new project, is now available on all streaming platforms. The single features Ampichino, Mo and King Locust. The video was directed by Luc Stephens of Tru Light Films.

https://youtu.be/Pvi99xBiias

[New] Phor Releases New “Splurging” Video @PHOReverim

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Phor Robinson better known by the stage name “Phor” is an African American songwriter and rapper from Chicago Illinois. Phor gained worldwide recognition over the last 5 years as a standout tattoo artist which earned him a spot on a television show on Vh1 titled “Black Ink Crew Chicago”. The Vh1 platform allowed Phor to showcase his love for music which led to the release of two albums “Sacrifice” released in 2015 on iTunes and “Lightning Bug” released in 2016 on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and more. In 2017 Phor released “Chi Town”, the melodic song created a strong buzz in his hometown, and sparked a remix featuring Lil Durk, Twista, & Bump J. Phor was also featured in WGCI Big Jam show in 2018. The song also made it as the theme music in 2019 and 2020 season of Black Ink Chicago.

Phor has performed at SXSW, A3C, and many music festivals across the country. In 2019 Phor released a project called “Cake” and 2020 released a project called “Self Love” under the NMOL/TSO brand. Phor is an advocate for health and wellness, he talks to students in high school and community centers to fight against bullying and mental health. Fitness being a key component in his daily life, Phor started creating fitness programs for his workouts. The programs started to make a great impact, Phor began to include it in his music. “Cardio” was the lead single from the “Cake” project and received thousands of viral videos of people working out to it.

Phor first got a big break doing design work for Nike to showcase his art on shoes. Phor also participates in the tattoo world showcasing his creativity during tattoo conventions across the county. Born in Chicago with great music influences like Kanye, Common, & Lupe Fiasco, Phor has a great work ethic to be among the greats. Preparing to release his upcoming project “Phor Play” this summer. Phor is excited to command the stage and perform. In May Phor will embark on a 8 city promotion entitled ” The Streets Most Wanted Tour”. You can hear Phor’s music played throughout the episodes of Black Ink Chicago as well as any major music and streaming platforms.

FOLLOW Phor:
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Phor – Splurging Video Link:
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Thug Misses – 99 U Ain’t 1

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Thug Misses pops off like a little gun while rapping on hot new single ’99 U Ain’t 1’ 

VALLEJO, CA – As a half-Black, half-Latina female artist trying to make her way in the music industry, Camille “Thug Misses” Carlos has faced her fair share of challenges. Like a lot of other women in the industry – especially those within the hip-hop genre – she feels like she hasn’t always gotten the credit she deserves. That’s not to say she’s proud or even bitter about some of the things she’s missed out on throughout her career – in fact, she’s quite humbled by the opportunities she’s been given. But to say that it’s been effortless and without challenge is inaccurate. She’s overcome a lot of adversity as a woman in the industry, which she chronicles on her latest hit single “99 U Ain’t 1.” 

Inspired by the hit Jay-Z single “99 Problems,” the Thug Misses single features fellow artists Hitta Slim and Mistah F.A.B. It’s a contemporary rock meets hip-hop kind of East Coast old-school vibe. Thug Misses takes it back to the basics of the genre by spitting some solid bars on top of a drum-heavy beat enhanced by live instrumentation. She raps about how it feels to be a woman in the industry, how there seems to be a problem around every corner, and how she doesn’t have time for any new issues new people might bring to the table. 

“One of the key things that makes me different as a female artist in hip-hop is that I’m not talking about sex, sex, sex,” she said. “The majority of the Top 10 female recording artists on major labels are heavily promoting sex. That’s just not my style. I’m actually writing about something – like back in the day when Tupac and Biggie used to write. But I’m not sounding outdated. I’m still touching on key subjects that are relevant and refreshing for today’s culture. I put a dope beat to it and I’m really saying something important.” 

Some of her other recent songs have tackled issues of African American and Asian American injustices in this country. Others uplift women and praise men for what they’re doing to promote feminism. She even gets transparent and attempts to motivate others out of personal struggles by inspiring them to overcome challenges in life 

Known as a woman who “really gasses” on the mic, Thug Misses has been in the industry for a minute. She started when she was younger after being discovered right out of high school by Shawn “C-Bo” Thomas of the West Coast Mafia Gang. She was with that label for about 10 years – writing and recording and earning her reputation as a aggressive and hard-hitting rapper. It was C-Bo who christened her with her stage name after telling her one day that “when you rap you pop off like a little gun.” She also loves to embrace the duality of her hair-braided-and-tatted-up exterior that sometimes she likes to dress up with makeup and high fashion. At the end of the day she said she hopes to mostly be known for her quality as a writer and rapper.  

“I can really write,” she said. “I can be prolific. When you think of Tupac, people are still playing his music today. What he had to say never goes out of style. That’s what I want my music to be – never outdated. You can hear it today or 20 years from now and enjoy it.” 

Thug Misses said she has more music that she’s creating with her business partners Jason Gilbert and Julius “LJ” Jackson of Eargazm Music Group, and encourages fans to keep an eye out for more singles this summer. 

To listen to Thug Misses’ music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links: 

Instagram – @dathugmisses  

www.Facebook.com/thugmisses707  

www.TheRealThugMisses.com 

www.YouTube.com/c/thugmisses  

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